Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Advice from 30,000 miles on the Trail
Carry a PLB Kath and I generally hike alone. Rarely does anyone know where we are, because we tend to plan last-minute, according to the weather. We’ve always known that self rescue was our only hope in case of emergency. And we’ve always been comfortable with that. But as our backcountry ventures became longer and [...]
Obama Discusses Deficit In Twitter Town Hall
President Obama Wednesday held his first "town hall" meeting via Twitter ? taking questions sent in the social media site's 140-character format ? but allowing himself a few more characters than that for his replies.
What happened to the Middle Fork of the American River?
You may have noticed the Middle Fork of the American river has been getting a seriously cold shoulder from us so far in 2011.� What gives?� Well, high snow pack and warm weather may be a magic combo for many California rivers, but for the Middle Fork, it means taking an extended Spring Break.� When [...]
Two Scouts Want Palm Oil Out Of Famous Cookies
Two Michigan teenagers are spearheading a charge to remove palm oil from Girl Scout cookies in an effort to reduce environmental damage caused by growing palm trees. But the girls, who are scouts themselves, are facing push back from both palm plantations and Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
Snowboard Rental ? Walk before you run
Many people, when first starting out snowboarding, go out and purchase expensive snowboarding equipment only to discover that snowboarding is not for them afterall – it’s not always the case, but it does happen. Until you decide that snowboarding is the sport you wish to pursue, it may actually be best that you don’t buy [...]
Germany Looks To Replace Nuclear Power
Germany's decision to close its 17 nuclear power plants and invest more in alternative energy has been welcome by environmentalists. But business leaders are concerned by the prospects of power shortages and higher prices.
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